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Nineteen Forties Collection (page 3)

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: The Empire Waveney, fomerly the German Strength Through Joy luxury liner Milwaukee

The Empire Waveney, fomerly the German Strength Through Joy luxury liner Milwaukee
The " Empire Waveney", fomerly the German " Strength Through Joy" luxury liner " Milwaukee" is still burning in Canada Dock, Liverpool

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: P&O Liner Chitral, built 1925 23 August 1947

P&O Liner Chitral, built 1925 23 August 1947
P&O Liner " Chitral", built 1925 23 August 1947

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Suffering from that morning after feeling, DICKSI, the African bull elephant, gratefully

Suffering from that morning after feeling, DICKSI, the African bull elephant, gratefully accepts a livener from his keeper at the London Zoo on Boxing Day morning. 26th December 1946

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Flying boat in Jordan June 1946

Flying boat in Jordan June 1946

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: The North Sea Patrol. Minesweepers of the Royal Navy, free from the hazardous war service

The North Sea Patrol. Minesweepers of the Royal Navy, free from the hazardous war service, now play a vital role in protecting the rights of the North Sea fishermen

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Ice floes in North Sea. Ice floes are still menacing fishing fleets and colliers in the North Sea

Ice floes in North Sea. Ice floes are still menacing fishing fleets and colliers in the North Sea. The Royal Navys Fishing Protection Control is constantly on the watch in the shipping lanes

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Pick up girl. 3. Its the old story. Underneath Gertrudes downy breasts there beats

Pick up girl. 3. Its the old story. Underneath Gertrudes downy breasts there beats a heart that must respond to loves call, and whats a kiss anyway? Maybe mother will like him after all

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Scene during the fifth and final test match between England and South Africa

Scene during the fifth and final test match between England and South Africa. 16 August 1947 History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: At the baby show is organised in Lambeth, London, today, Saturday, 8 months old Rodney

At the baby show is organised in Lambeth, London, today, Saturday, 8 months old Rodney Hunter of Lansdowne Way, Lambeth, took a fancy to the newspaper

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: The hot weather proved too much for this woman spectator at the Oval this morning

The hot weather proved too much for this woman spectator at the Oval this morning, and while the men trained their necks to see England or out for 427 runs

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: The latest dancing craze to hit Londons dance halls, which is expected to take place

The latest dancing craze to hit Londons dance halls, which is expected to take place alongside the " Lambeth walk" " Boomps-a-daisy"

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: The swarm of bees which caused considerable excitement in Bond Street for several days

The swarm of bees which caused considerable excitement in Bond Street for several days, returned to the well-known shopping centre today

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Whats this talk of meal restrictions. One of the items on Mr Attlees austerity

Whats this talk of meal restrictions. One of the items on Mr Attlees austerity programme seems to have disturbed our Indian friend here, known as a Slender Loris

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Trainspotters Club outing Two young trainspotters plan their day in the railway carriage

Trainspotters Club outing Two young trainspotters plan their day in the railway carriage 1949

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Trainspotters Club outing Schoolboys armed with their trainspotters notebooks

Trainspotters Club outing Schoolboys armed with their trainspotters notebooks. 1949

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Trainspotters Club outing Young members of the trainspotters club gather around

Trainspotters Club outing Young members of the trainspotters club gather around the steam locomotives. 1949

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Presentation to Ulster Locomotive. Today, Friday, at Euston Station, London, the

Presentation to Ulster Locomotive. Today, Friday, at Euston Station, London, the LMS railway was presented with a pair of plaques, gift of the Ulster Branch of the Overseas League

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Three locomotive used for the Royal Tour South Africa

Three locomotive used for the Royal Tour South Africa. The City of Cape Town. 12 February 1947

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Exchange of train crews, Frenchmen drive the Golden Arrow The first of nine Golden

Exchange of train crews, Frenchmen drive the Golden Arrow The first of nine Golden Arrow train crews left Victoria Station, London, yesterday

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Bright sunshine streams through the glass roof to pierce the gloom at Liverpool Street

Bright sunshine streams through the glass roof to pierce the gloom at Liverpool Street Station this morning as springlike weather displaced the recent wintry conditions

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Royal visit preparations. The Queens stay room on the Royal Train. 12 February 1947

Royal visit preparations. The Queens stay room on the Royal Train. 12 February 1947

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Dining car of the Royal Train on its way away from Cape Town. 12 February 1947

Dining car of the Royal Train on its way away from Cape Town. 12 February 1947

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Royal visit preparations. A view of the lounge on the Royal Train

Royal visit preparations. A view of the lounge on the Royal Train. It is furnished with South African stinkwood upholstered with materials imported from England!. 12 February 1947

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: The Royal engineers, Transportation Training Centre, at Longmoor, Hants, held an

The Royal engineers, Transportation Training Centre, at Longmoor, Hants, held an " At Home" at which the public was shown the various activities of the centre

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Maj James G Gilbertson, M. C. Royal Artillery and Miss Diana M. Adams leaving holy Trinity Church

Maj James G Gilbertson, M. C. Royal Artillery and Miss Diana M. Adams leaving holy Trinity Church
Maj James G Gilbertson, M.C. Royal Artillery and Miss Diana M.Adams leaving holy Trinity Church, Brompton, London after their wedding ceremony. 13 April 1946

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Presentation by the Princess Royal. H R H the Princess Royal went this afternoon

Presentation by the Princess Royal. H R H the Princess Royal went this afternoon (Thursday) to the HydePark Hotel, London

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Worcester porcelain for Royal wedding gifts. Thrice honoured is the City of Worcester s

Worcester porcelain for Royal wedding gifts. Thrice honoured is the City of Worcester s
Worcester porcelain for Royal wedding gifts. Thrice honoured is the City of Worcesters Royal Porcelain Works, for in addition to the Breakfast Service

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent greets members of the crew of the Kings Flight

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent greets members of the crew of the Kings Flight Viking in which she left Northolt for Greece this morning. She is to visit her mother Princess Nicholas

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth, Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, her Royal

Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth, Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, her Royal Highness Princess Margaret and the Duke of Hamilton, hereditary keeper of the Palace of Holyrood House

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester this morning visited the womens fair

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester this morning visited the womens fair and exhibition being held at dawn and Hall, Regent Street, SW1

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Chinas wedding presents to the Royal couple, Princess Elizabeth and Phillip Mountbatten

Chinas wedding presents to the Royal couple, Princess Elizabeth and Phillip Mountbatten consist of a Chinese silk wedding dress, a case of China tea and about 200 pieces of of exquisite china

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Many devices which will make work easier and speedier the farmer, smallholder

Many devices which will make work easier and speedier the farmer, smallholder and the man with the back garden where demonstrated by the Royal horticultural Society at Wisley, Surrey today

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: The centenary of the founding of Carlsberg with celebrated under the patron edge

The centenary of the founding of Carlsberg with celebrated under the patron edge of the Danish royal family this November

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth attended Drapers Hall today, to become a freeman

Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth attended Drapers Hall today, to become a freeman of the Drapers Company. The Drapers freedom, which is conferred by patrimony

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: At the Tower of London, at 1pm today, a 41 gun salute in honour of the baby of

At the Tower of London, at 1pm today, a 41 gun salute in honour of the baby of Princess Elizabeth, was fired by the Royal Artillery at 10 second intervals. 15th November 1948

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Many innovations which will make life easier for the amateur and professional gardener

Many innovations which will make life easier for the amateur and professional gardener and great gardening of its backbreaking aspects were demonstrated by the Royal horticultural Society at Wisley

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: London done wedding finery. Vivid colour was brought to the Royal wedding route today

London done wedding finery. Vivid colour was brought to the Royal wedding route today. As workmen were busy putting the finishing touches to decorations for Thursdays great event

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: This morning crowds of people flocked to the Palace to read the latest bulletin regarding

This morning crowds of people flocked to the Palace to read the latest bulletin regarding the condition of Princess Eilizabeth and her baby born last night

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Outside Buckingham Palace this morning people seated on shooting sticks waited for

Outside Buckingham Palace this morning people seated on shooting sticks waited for further news of the new Royal baby. 15th November 1948

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Crowds still flocked to Buckingham Palace this morning to read the latest bulletins

Crowds still flocked to Buckingham Palace this morning to read the latest bulletins issued regarding the condition of Princess Elizabeth and her baby, born last night

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Three Australian Girl Guides check over some of the ingredients at the Girl Guide

Three Australian Girl Guides check over some of the ingredients at the Girl Guide Headquarters in London this morning. Left to right are: 17-year-old ranger Monica Greenham, Miss D

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Guides presents for the Royal wedding. HRH Princess Elizabeth has personally chosen

Guides presents for the Royal wedding. HRH Princess Elizabeth has personally chosen wedding presents from the Girl Guide Movement

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: A new picture of Lt Col Frank Byers, Liberal MP for North Dorset and chief party whip

A new picture of Lt Col Frank Byers, Liberal MP for North Dorset and chief party whip. 32 years old, Col Byers was educated at Westminster School and Christchurch, Oxford

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Little Gillian Roberts won a cot cover made and given by her Majesty Queen Mary at

Little Gillian Roberts won a cot cover made and given by her Majesty Queen Mary at the central Claremont Mission Baby Show held in Islington

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth drove to Guildhall today, via The Mall, the Strand

Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth drove to Guildhall today, via The Mall, the Strand, Fleet Street, Ludgate Hill and Cheapside, to receive the Freedom of the City of London

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Westminster dons wedding dress. In readiness for tomorrows Royal wedding between

Westminster dons wedding dress. In readiness for tomorrows Royal wedding between Princess Elizabeth and Lt Philip Mountbatten, Westminster Abbey

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: The Royal Palace in LuxembourgIt is reported that Germany has invaded Holland, Belgium

The Royal Palace in LuxembourgIt is reported that Germany has invaded Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg. Photo shows: a view of the little town of Wormeldange

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Lord Strabolgi (left) with Mr R Vincent Lewis - Clerk to the Mablethorpe and Sutton

Lord Strabolgi (left) with Mr R Vincent Lewis - Clerk to the Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea Urban District Council, at an exhibition opened by Mr Fred Marshall - Parliamentary Sec to the Ministry of



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